Physician - Urgent Care
IL
| Specialty | Urgent Care |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
100% Remote!
About Us:
On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies.
Job Description:
Our 1099 Virtual Urgent Care Physicians provide high quality, patient-centered, acute care services through secure video and phone consultations. This role is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating low to moderate acuity medical conditions while delivering exceptional patient experience in a fully remote environment. This is a seasonal position with an expected end date of April 1, 2027.
The ideal candidate combines strong clinical acumen with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage care efficiently in a technology-enabled model.
Responsibilities:
- Provide real-time medical consultations to patients via video, phone, or chat platforms.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of non-emergency medical conditions remotely.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records.
- Educate patients on self-care, preventive measures, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Contribute to maintain clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Requirements:
Education:
- Board certification in family medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or related field.
- Valid medical license (MD, DO) in the relevant state(s).
- Multi State licensure (Compact State participation preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of post-residency experience (Urgent Care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or primary care)
Experience:
- Prior telehealth experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred.
- Proficiency with telemedicine technology and electronic health records.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Able and willing to work through our busy urgent care season through April 1, 2027.
Skills:
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient education
- Technology literacy
- Time management and efficiency
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient satisfaction
First Stop Health is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Research shows that women, people of color and other historically underrepresented groups tend to only apply to jobs in which they meet all the job requirements. Unsure if you check every box? Apply. We would love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make First Stop Health even better.
To learn more about First Stop Health, visit www.fshealth.com and if you require any assistance during the application process or have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our talent acquisition team via email at [email protected]
